Stinger
Cognac and white crème de menthe. A crisp, minty nightcap from high society New York.
Stirred · Rocks glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 30% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Cognac
- 22.5 ml Crème de menthe
- Mint sprig (garnish)
Method
- Pour 60 ml cognac into the mixing glass
- Pour 22.5 ml crème de menthe into the mixing glass
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Stinger
The Stinger was a high-society nightcap in New York at the start of the 1900s. It was seen as a sophisticated after-dinner drink and appears in many classic films.
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Stinger FAQ
What's in a Stinger?
60 ml cognac, 22.5 ml crème de menthe, garnished with mint sprig.
How strong is a Stinger?
About 30% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.3 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Stinger?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve a Stinger in?
A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.
